Biography
Pascal Duquenne (born 8 August 1970) is a Belgian actor. He shared the Best Actor Award in the 1996 Cannes Film Festival for his performance as Georges in the movie The Eighth Day, with Daniel Auteuil, who played Harry. He lives in Brussels. He has Down syndrome. In 2004, he received the very high civil distinction of Commander in the Order of the Crown (Belgium). Source: Article "Pascal Duquenne" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Brand New Testament
2015
as Georges
God lives in Brussels. On Earth though, God is a coward, morally pathetic and odious to his family. His daughter, Ea, is bored at home and can't stand...
Mr. Nobody
2009
as Henry
Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.
The Room
2006
as Alex
When a strange door appears in a troubled family's house, they will have to face their darkest secrets.
The Eighth Day
1996
as Georges
Georges has Down syndrome, living at a mental-institution, Harry is a busy businessman, giving lectures for young aspiring salesmen. He is successful ...
Lumière & Company
1995
as (segment "Jaco Van Dormael")
40 international directors were asked to make a short film using the original Cinematographe invented by the Lumière Brothers, working under condition...
Toto the Hero
1991
as Adult Cèlestin
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from...